Benavides was consequently arrested on a charge of assaulting a police officer and held at Lew Sterrett for several days.

While on restricted duty, the officer will be prohibited from working off-duty employment until the investigation is complete.

In a news release Friday, the department issued the following statement:

"The Dallas Police Department is dedicated to the protection of all members of the public. Any allegation of police misconduct is taken seriously and will be vigorously investigated. The Police Department encourages any witnesses who would like to make a statement or who have additional video to contact the Internal Affairs Division at (214) 671-3986."

The department also said that in light of the video, it has requested that Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins and the city attorney halt criminal cases alleged to have occurred "until further consultation takes place."

The department said that should happen next week.

Also Friday, Occupy Dallas and the city spent the day in court arguing over the pending eviction of the group set for Saturday.